Flood Assistance For Small Businesses In The Humber Region

Business Link Humber is working continuously with leading organisations to put in place recovery plans following the recent flooding. The following list conveys the assistance that is available at this time. This list will be updated to reflect new information as and when received:

Yorkshire Forward Recovery Scheme Businesses employing up to 250 employees can claim up to £2,500 for emergency repairs and replacements. Businesses with over 250 employees will be taken on a case by case basis. Full details of the scheme and a simple application form can be found at: www.yorkshire-forward.com/www/view.asp?content_id=6506 www.yorkshire-forward.com/www/view.asp?content_id=6506&parent_id=37 &parent_id=37 Or telephone 0800 022 6201. If you require any help to complete the form please call us on 0845 124 3333.

Hull City Council Temporary accommodation in industrial units or managed workspace is offered. Clients from outside the authority are welcome to apply. Tel 01482 612144. For disposal of contaminated waste please call 01482 300300 for advice, or your usual commercial waste disposal provider.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council Similar scheme to Hull City Council for temporary accommodation. For business rate relief call 01482 394748, taken on a case by case basis.

Banks Many have extended existing measures such as repayment holidays to cover existing loans as well as new loans. Extensions to overdrafts may be possible. Call your local bank manager to discuss on a case by case basis.

Federation of Small Businesses The Federation of Small Businesses has announced the establishment of a half-million pound fund to assist businesses that have been affected by the floods across the country. It has set aside the sum of £500,000 as a fund available to grant short-term interest free loans (not exceeding £5,000 per individual case) to any FSB member suffering severe trading hardship resulting from the present flood crisis - especially where there is no other financial support available to them. Any FSB member wishing to apply for assistance should contact their regional office for further information. Visit the website for the latest information at www.fsb.org.uk.

Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce, Trade & Industry Member, Aquila Business Products offer a free, no obligation assessment of your office environment to identify items that can be repaired or reused and will provide you with quick insurance quotations. Aquila have a limited amount of loan furniture and seating for those affected and have agreed preferential lead times with existing customers to assist flood victims to get trading again quickly.

Aquila can help you to environmentally dispose of your damaged goods. For more information call 0845 1300 570 and mention that you are a Chamber member too. Fellow member, The Mobile Point The Mobile Point , based in Hull Business Centre, Queen's Gardens, Hull, has also committed to helping flood victims by offering free use of phones and email and internet access. You are invited to drop in to The Mobile Point between the hours of 10 am and 4pm Monday to Friday. For more information call 01482 480540.

Kingston Communications And British Telecom Both companies will consider business interruption rebates where telephone lines have been cut - case by case basis. Insurance Claims Kennett Insurance advises claimants to put in their claim as early as possible even though the extent of the damage may not yet be known. Many policies will include business interruption insurance and allow for emergency repairs and replacements.

They advise you to take an inventory of the damage, updating it as necessary, take photographs of the damage and get estimates. This should help to get your claim settled early. If you need any help contact us on 0845 124 3333. Also, you can read our Top Tips for Flooding Victims. www.businesslink.gov.uk/humber

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